John Dornan

April 3 2026

Province signs contract with new virtual health provider

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The province has officially selected Foundever Assistance Services Corp. as the new provider for New Brunswick’s virtual care service.

In a press release on Thursday, the government announced it had signed the contract with the Luxemberg-based company.

Health Minister John Dornan said in the release the company was selected for its “strong” roots in the province and proven track record of providing New Brunswickers with the 811 Tele-Care service.

“This new contract will benefit New Brunswickers through an improved virtual care experience for patients,” he said.

Dornan said some of the “improved” services included the ability to book phone appointments, access to case management and follow-up care for high needs patients, and schedule appointments instead of waiting in a virtual room.

Before awarding the contract to Foundever, Woodstock-based company eVisitNB provided the service.

In February the province announced it was not renewing eVisitNB’s contract and instead a new company would take over.

The province initially said that eVisitNB would provide the service until March 31, with the new company taking over on April 1.

However, on March 24 Dornan told reporters the company was not ready.

In an update on virtual care, Dornan said eVisitNB’s contract has been extended 90 days, and the company will continue to provide virtual care while the province transitions to the new vendor in June.

Foundever’s contract spans two years, with the option to renew annually for up to two additional years.

The service has a $12.9-million annual budget, based on 250,000 services per year, with payment only for the services delivered.

In an email statement, spokesperson for the Department of Health Sean Hatchard said in the fiscal year of 2025-2026 , until March 15, eVisitNB offered 233,532 visits for a cost of over $11 million.

Hatchard clarified that the two contracts – which are four years apart – are not identical and different services will be included in the new provider’s contract.

March 30 2026

N.B. invests $1.47M to expand pulmonary rehabilitation services

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New Brunswick is expanding access to pulmonary rehabilitation services in partnership with the New Brunswick Community College and College Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick.

In a press release on Monday, the Department of Health announced its investing $1.47 million over the next three fiscal years to support a free pulmonary rehabilitation program.

The program will be run in clinics managed by NBCC and CCNB, and will offer disease-management education, personalized exercise plans, and ongoing support to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other lung conditions

Health Minister John Dornan said in the press release the partnership will make pulmonary rehabilitation more accessible for New Brunswickers.

“These clinics will give people important tools and support to stay active and improve their health, while also providing student with valuable hands-on the experience that prepares them for careers in health care,” he wrote.

According to the press release, these services will help reduce symptoms, improve physical function and support overall well-being.

Care will be delivered by respiratory therapy students and other healthcare learners under the supervision of registered technicians.

In a separate press release, NBCC said the program began as a small‑scale conceptual pilot in 2018 and has since provided free pulmonary rehabilitation to residents with COPD.

NBCC currently operates clinics at its Saint John campus, as well as in Sussex and St. Stephen. Since April 2025, the school has delivered six nine-week clinics, serving nearly 90 patients with 92 students involved.

Building on the research led by NBCC’s College Office of Research Entreprises and early program results, the college has also developed a bilingual guide to help other institutions establish student-led pulmonary rehabilitation clinics across the province and beyond.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Government of New Brunswick for their investment in this program,” wrote Ann Drennan, NBCC’s vice-president, academic, innovation and student affairs.

As part of this initiative, CCNB will begin offering pulmonary rehabilitation clinics at its Dieppe campus starting this Monday, based on the NBCC model.